Details:
- Salary: £92.63 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
- Date: 10 hours ago
Description:
Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Pay: £92.63-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Launch Your Career in Education
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work?
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and aspiring educators to join our team as Graduate Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence in the classroom, and make a lasting impact on young people's learning and development.
Whether you're considering teacher training in the future or simply want to gain meaningful experience working with young people, this role offers the perfect foundation for your career.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students across a range of subjects
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
Support students with their academic progress, confidence, and engagement
Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment
Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs
Gain valuable experience in classroom management and behaviour support
Build strong relationships with students, teachers, and support staff
What We're Looking For
A degree in any subject area
A passion for supporting young people and education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to motivate and engage students
High expectations for behaviour and learning
Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Competitive daily rates of pay
Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals
Access to long-term and permanent positions within schools
Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant
Free access to high-quality CPD and training courses through our CPD Academy
Valuable experience for those considering teacher training or a career in education
Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive secondary school settings
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you're passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with Teaching Personnel.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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